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Miriam Toews
275 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571224012
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Flying Troutmans by Miriam Toews is a heartbreaking and funny story of a family in search of itself, from one of Canada’s bestselling and best-loved authors.Meet the Troutmans. Hattie is living in Paris, city of romance, but has just been dump...
Community Reviews Summary of 621 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
adventurous 58%
sad 52%
reflective 50%
hopeful 44%
dark 30%
challenging 19%
lighthearted 19%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illnessModerate
Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm—
Miriam Toews
275 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571224012
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Flying Troutmans by Miriam Toews is a heartbreaking and funny story of a family in search of itself, from one of Canada’s bestselling and best-loved authors.Meet the Troutmans. Hattie is living in Paris, city of romance, but has just been dump...
Community Reviews Summary of 621 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
adventurous 58%
sad 52%
reflective 50%
hopeful 44%
dark 30%
challenging 19%
lighthearted 19%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illnessModerate
Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm